Thursday 20 November Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!

Come and celebrate this French tradition, conceived in the 80s by the Beaujolais wine producers who chose to invest in easy drinking and fruity wines. To set the scene, we will even add some accordion music for your listening pleasure!

You will also sample hot chips prepared with Tefal’s new product: “ACTIFRY” - pleasure minus the guilt, thanks to cooking technology which “fries” with 0% added oil!

Places are limited, so contact reception on 9292 5700 or email enquiries@afsydney.com.au so that you can savour some sensational Beaujolais Nouveau.
Alliance Française de Sydney, Le Grand Café. Members: $50, non members: $60 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Sponsored by Tefal.

Keep up your level in French - Develop your conversation skills 
Increase your confidence - Consolidate your knowledge of grammar

You don't have to wait until 2009 to make good on a new year's resolution!
Take advantage of your last chance in '08 to immerse yourself in French. Summer Intensive classes commence December 8 and will run for 2 weeks - Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 12.15pm. For more information and to book in for this course see: Summer Intensive Course 

Wednesday 26 November Lecture on Le Clézio by Dr Jacqueline Dutton, University of Melbourne

When Le Clézio was announced as the 2008 Nobel laureate in literature, there were many questioning glances and raised eyebrows. Practically unknown in the English speaking world, he has, however, been celebrated in France since his first prize-winning novel was published in 1963. With over 40 novels, essays, collections of short stories and translations to his name, Le Clézio’s work has attracted both critical acclaim and popular attention. But who is Le Clézio and why was he chosen by the Swedish Academy for this prestigious prize?
Jacqueline Dutton will present an overview of Le Clézio’s life and work to reveal what makes him the ideal choice for the Nobel laureate in literature. Drawing on her interviews with the author and studies of his work, she will explain how Le Clézio’s extensive travels and experiences of other cultures influence and shape his essentially humanist vision of the world.
AF Gallery 6.30-8.30pm. All welcome, free entry.  

Avis aux amateurs (de theatre)

Dans le cadre de l’Alliance Francaise, nous sommes plusieurs à vouloir mettre sur pied une association de bonnes volontés, amateurs de théâtre et de spectacles sur scene, qui organiseraient un programme d’activites pour l’année. Cette association a but non lucratif regrouperait des amateurs que souhaitent s’impliquer en tant qu’acteurs, metteurs en scene, auteurs, ainsi que dans les différentes activités liées au spectacle (techniciens, maquilleurs, musique, costumes,…).

Ce “noyau dur“ travaillerait sur un choix de textes a jouer, en français, et leur mise en scene dans des lieux varies a Sydney, en fonction des scenes disponibles. Ce sera l’occasion pour certains de decouvrir une nouvelle vocation, voire renforcer des talents. Nous insistons sur le cote amateur de cette activite, qui se voudra serieuse dans sa volonté d’aboutir, et ludique dans son fontionnement. Les horaires seront bien sur fixes en fonction des disponibilités de chacun. Merci d’envoyer votre confirmation d’intérêt, pour une première rencontre, à maxime.elgue@hotmail.com

Treat yourself during the 4th annual F.A.N.S. FRENCH MARKET

Friday 21st November 2008
2PM-8PM
Tralee Avenue, Killarney Heights  
www.fanssydney.org or info@fanssydney.org  

FoieGras & Saucissons; French fashion & artisan jewellery;  Pétanque;  French patisseries & crêpes; Provencale & Moroccan Homeware; French wine degustation; French TV, CDs and DVDs;  Photography & Postcards; Christmas items and more...

F.A.N.S*: French speaking Association of the North Shore is a non profit organisation

French Literary Event www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au

Actors Mary Haire, Andrew MacFarlane and Judy Nunn give voice to some of the world's best loved classics including Les Miserables, Carmen, Camille, Madame Bovary and Cyrano de Bergerac.

Other authors on the programme include Collette, Zola, Proust and “the father of the short story”, Guy de Maupassant.

The narrators will pay tribute to this writing that helped inspire the revolutionary painters and sculptors of late 19th and early 20th century France.

Bons Mots - French literature in the time of Monet offers a unique opportunity to hear a melange of French literature set against the background of Monet and his contemporaries’ rendering of the France of their day.

Bons Mots (presented in English) is a literary adjunct to the Art Gallery’s current major exhibition Monet and the Impressionists.
Bookings and enquiries: (02) 9225 1878. Art Gallery of NSW, Domain Theatre, Lower Level 3. Monday, 24 November 2008 from 6pm to 8pm.

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